GRE Word List

SINECURE

an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income

The meaning of the word sinecure is an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income.

Random words

WordMeaning
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
retaliateto return like for like
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
drivelnonsense